Gift It Friday: The Art of Thoughtful Gift Giving
It's Friday, the day we love to celebrate gift giving! Today Gift It Friday is all about the art of thoughtful gift giving and sharing great tips for a successful gift giving occasion. The tradition of Giving Gifts is such an important part of our culture. It positively supports interaction and connection with others and symbolises the affection towards those we value the most in our lives. Spreading a little gesture of kindness here and there can really help to define our relationships whilst strengthening bonds with family and friends. Be it a gesture of Good Will, Love, Celebration, Acknowledgement or Thanks – the act of giving is a true gift in itself.
Take a look at our Great Tips on how to give your best gift yet…
Plan Ahead:
With today’s technology, we are spoilt for choice of ways to keep organised!! Why not create an interactive gift calendar and record upcoming holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. Set reminders to cue those all important dates in advance so you have plenty of time to find that perfect gift.
For major seasonal gifting occasions such as Christmas and Easter - be inspired throughout the year whilst making the most of the sale periods and special offers.
Always allow extra time for any personalisation requirements, or shipping and delivery – 5 to 10 business days is a good buffer, especially for personalised gifts, keep this in mind particularly during peak gifting times to avoid unnecessary extra charges.
Also, online it’s beneficial to purchase more than one gift at a time as orders over a certain value are often delivered for free.
Your Thoughts are Invaluable:
It really is the thought behind the gesture that counts and like everything in life, it is often the simplest well thought out gifts that are appreciated much more than an expensive impulse purchase.
Give from the Heart:
Pay attention to your loved one's interests and hobbies – what gets them all fired up…or weak at the knees? Where do they like to shop? What is it that brings them joy, other than you of course?!
Do they have green fingers? Are they a chocolate lover, a Tea or Coffee fan, a connoisseur of wine or sweets? Perhaps they are stressed and need a little pampering.
This mindfulness of others translates well into that perfect gift solution. Also, consider how to add an extra sparkle to your gift idea – Try personalisation on an item you know they adore. Buy something in their favourite colour or preferred style – this truly reflects how much you know and understand them which is a true gift to others.
Give a gift you know your recipient will connect with and enjoy.
A little recognition…
So often people can make our day and yet we let the opportunity slip to thank them or let them know just how much they mean to us. Life isn’t a given – everything can change in an instant so be sure to always take the time to recognise and celebrate those near and dear to you. A simple note of encouragement or love, accompanied with a treat or token you know your recipient will love can never be underestimated.
Just Because You Care…
An unexpected gift will almost certainly have more impact than say secret Santa! Are you thinking of someone today? Why not grace their inbox or doorstep with a thoughtful gesture. Go on, open your heart and brighten someone else’s day.
Gift Presentation:
The presentation is just as important as the gesture itself. We offer a range of beautiful wrapping solutions and unique extras such as photo cards which adds lots of extra value and thoughtfulness! So you can rest assured that your chosen gift will really make an impact. You, of course, can make it even more special by setting the scene – create a treasure hunt for the children, prepare a romantic meal and have the gift sitting pretty at the table, pop a little something in their bag as a surprise…the opportunities are endless.
THE BEST GIFTS ALWAYS COME FROM THE HEART.
It’s not about How Much we Give, But How Much Love and Thought we put in that really counts towards a special gift experience for both giver and receiver. Enjoy x
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